Keith Roadworks: End in Sight After Amey and Lochhead Meeting

Roadwork near a bridge in Keith might soon end. Traffic lights have been there since July. A river bank fell into the River Isla then. This caused problems for drivers and businesses.

Repairs at Union Bridge could finish in May. Amey picked a contractor for repairs and will talk with them for two weeks. Work could begin in early March, and the company will update the locals soon.

Amey met with officials about the bridge. Richard Lochhead, Theresa Coull, and Seamus Logan’s office attended. Lochhead asked Amey to speed up the repairs, while Coull noted the impact on local businesses.

Lochhead said the meeting was useful. Amey said fixing the landslip takes time, but the repairs should prevent future problems. They will also fix drainage issues on the road.

Lochhead thanked Amey for the work schedule and shared local worries about businesses with them. Amey will consult with the locals soon.

Coull said the bridge work is complex, but they now have a contractor for the job. The repairs should start in March if weather allows, and they hope to finish by May. They will watch the traffic lights closely.

Seamus Logan understands local frustrations. The process took time, but a plan exists. He thanked Amey for their careful investigation and locals for their patience.

Douglas Ross hopes the roadwork ends quickly and criticized Fiona Hyslop for her lack of interest. Ross said it took too long to get here and wants compensation for the hurting businesses.

Ross will keep pushing for business compensation. Many businesses lost money because of the roadwork. He hopes Hyslop sees the need to help them, and he also hopes things get back to normal soon.